Preparing for Week 01:
Brainstorm

Group formation & Topic Brainstorm

Week 01

Introduction & Lecture Preview

Key Focus: Module Overview and getting started in the labs

• Important Points:
  1. Read Learning Outcomes
  2. Read Coursework information and scan available resources (Marking Rubrics, Critical Proposal Brief, Mini-Dissertation Templates/examples).
• Preparatory Reading or Thinking:
  • [Prep 1] Think about potential topics and/or methods that excite you for your Mini-Dissertation
  • [Prep 2] Consider how you are going to work, and with whom. You will be keeping detailed notes and communicating regularly. How will you want to manage that?
  • [Prep 3] Think about your timetable and deadlines. When are you going to do your regular independent study. Where will you do it? With whom?

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Lab Sessions

Lab Activities

• Lab Challenge!
• Research Skill Audit
• Topic Speed Dating
• Methods Matching
• Goal Alignment and Group Ethos

Ideas for Team Coordination

Suggested Activity: Describe a team-building exercise or coordination tip.

Key Focus of the Week

• Reading: Lab Manual, Chapter X
• Tools/Guides: Tool 1, Tool 2

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CHIP Topics

CHIP Topic(s)

Reflection Topic: Insert conceptual or historical issues for reflection and possible follow-up.

link to resource

Review CHIP Coursework Requirements See all CHIP Topics covered to date

::: {#minidiss-listing} ::: ## Mini-Dissertation Skills & Checkpoints

- Activity 1: Description - Activity 2: Description

Tips, Hacks, and Guides

Employability Tip: Insert tip for boosting employability.

• Fun Stuff: Describe fun activities or games.

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Save The Date

Upcoming Events: Describe any upcoming activities or events that might be of interest.

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